Spain now has the world’s most powerful passport, according to a new index.
30.11.2023 - 23:55 / lonelyplanet.com
You’ve booked your flight and made a list of everything you plan to see, do and eat in Spain. The only thing left to do is pack your bags!
So what do you bring? Rather than an item-by-item checklist, we’ve put together this practical guide of advice to help you create your own packing list. Along with the obvious things (your passport, your phone, your money, your medicine, your toiletries) here are the general things you should know to help you figure out what to bring and what to leave behind.
Before we jump into the list, one word of advice: pack light. It’ll be much easier to navigate trains, planes and cobblestone streets. Plus, you want to make sure you leave room for souvenirs (or pack an expandable bag you can check later).
Pack smart casual attire and plan on saving your beachwear for the beach. Avoid overly casual outfits like athleisure wear, beachwear, or excessively revealing clothing in the city. Make sure to bring comfortable walking shoes. Spain is packed with outdoor adventure so if your itinerary includes heading out into nature, bring suitable footwear, as well as jackets and hats. If you’re visiting religious sites such as churches, cathedrals or mosques, cover your shoulders and knees. It’s not just respectful – in many places they will deny you entry if you are not dressed appropriately.
If you’re attending an event, Spaniards are well-dressed, and outfits for important occasions such as weddings and ferias are usually on the smarter/fancier side.
If you’re traveling anytime before mid-June, make sure to pack a jacket. Your mind might drift to sun-drenched beaches as you pack, but Spain has more colder seasons in the year than warm. Expect cooler weather during early spring (March to May), autumn (September to November) and winter (December to February).
If you’re headed to northern Spain, such as the Basque Country, Asturias and Galicia, expect to experience cooler temperatures compared to the rest of the country and pack some layers. Still here’s what to expect by season:
Summer: Pack light, breezy clothes if you’re traveling during the hot summer months. However, expect regional variations too. For instance, even in summer, northern Spain can see cooler evening temperatures. Pack an extra evening layer just in case it gets a bit chilly at night.
For the beach, pack swimwear, short sleeves, sandals and a beach hat for the sun. (You may see locals with a handheld fan.) Beachwear is reserved for the beach so make sure to plan an appropriate change of clothes if you plan to head back into the city.
Autumn: Spain can get rain in the autumn so pack a raincoat for possible downpours starting around October. Expect cooler weather and pack a jacket for the evenings.
Winter: Spain does get
Spain now has the world’s most powerful passport, according to a new index.
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